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  • Discover Heritage Careers Schools Resource

    This careers resource was developed by a partnership of Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and Skills Development Scotland. This interdisciplinary resource has been developed to provide activity for 2 x 50 minute lessons aimed at S2-S4s, but content can be used separately to support in class learning and extracurricular sessions. More
    Opened 23 November 2021

  • Reviewing the Inventory record for the Battle of Pinkie

    We are reviewing the inventory battlefield designation for the Battle of Pinkie (September 1547). We would welcome comments from the public on our revisions to the inventory battlefield record. The Battle of Pinkie was fought across the area of coastal plain now mainly agricultural land and the settlements of Musselburgh, Wallyford, Carberry and Whitecraig in East Lothian. Pinkie is believed to be the largest single battle ever fought in Scotland in terms of the numbers of... More
    Opened 10 November 2021

  • Historic Environment Policy for Scotland Two Years On - Have Your Say

    Two years on from the introduction of the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS), we are seeking your views on how the policy is performing. This survey is for everyone. Whether you have never heard of HEPS before, use it everyday, or are somewhere in between, your feedback is really valuable to us. It will help us to monitor the performance of HEPS and identify opportunities to provide additional support where needed. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes... More
    Opened 2 August 2021

  • Holyrood Park and the Road Network

    Over the past year, we’ve trialled different hours of vehicle access for the road networks in Holyrood Park to help facilitate social distancing and support for wellbeing. To help understand the balance of needs for all park users, we've opened a survey to gather people's feedback on the road networks. We'd be very grateful for you to spend 5 - 15 minutes responding to this survey and sharing it with your friends, family and colleagues who use Holyrood Park. More
    Opened 28 June 2021

  • Designed Landscapes of the Recent Past

    Are you aware of modern gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland? We'd like to hear about them and your views on this important aspect of our heritage. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) aims to champion Scotland’s modern garden and designed landscape heritage through recording sites, improving online records and considering the most important sites for designation. Your nominations will help shape our latest heritage project. This survey has 6... More
    Opened 13 April 2021

  • Talking About Heritage

    Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is looking for your views on Talking About Heritage. Talking About Heritage is guidance we are producing to help you to investigate, to share and celebrate, and to achieve recognition for the heritage that matters to you . It is intended to be used as a tool by anyone with an interest in exploring and talking about the heritage that is important to them. You might use it if you are creating a Local Place Plan or researching places that... More
    Opened 22 September 2020

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Survey

    In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it is important to understand the impacts of this fast-changing situation on the historic environment sector across Scotland. As the lead public body for the sector, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is conducting this survey of businesses and organisations. We appreciate the time you are taking to share your experience as an organisation or business. The survey should take you less than 15 minutes to complete. Please provide us... More
    Opened 9 April 2020
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